In the 1991 case of Michigan v. Lucas, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the validity of ______ that protect women from being questioned about their sexual history unless it directly bears on the case.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

As per the  Michigan v. Lucas (1991), the Supreme Court overturned a decision of the Michigan Court of Appeals which held that the state's hearing process unconstitutional in the case of questioning of prior sexual behavior between the complainant and the alleged plaintiff.  A statutory exception allows the defendant to provide proof of his or her previous sexual activity with the victim, providing that he or she has lodged a written petition and an offer of testimony within 10 days of being called to trial.